WBIW.com News - sports

Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

Schierholtz's Clutch Hitting Pushes Cubs To Win

Last updated on Thursday, July 25, 2013

(Phoenix, AZ) - In the National League, Nate Schierholtz doubled in the game winning run in the top of-the-twelfth inning to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 early this morning in Phoenix.

Schierholtz finished with five-RBIs and hit a three-run home run earlier in the game in helping the Cubs build a 6-0 lead.

Jeff Samardzija pitched into the sixth inning and allowed three-runs on six-hits and five-walks.

The Cubs are 45-54 and wrap up their series against the Diamondbacks tonight at 9:40.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com